Verse 2
2. Jehu This prophet had previously exercised his office in the kingdom of Israel, and had foretold the doom of Baasha. 1 Kings 16:1, note.
Went out to meet him As he was returning to his house from the war. So Azariah went out to meet Asa as the latter returned from the war with Zerah. 2 Chronicles 15:2. But Jehu received a better treatment from Jehoshaphat than his father Hanani had received from Asa. 2 Chronicles 16:10.
Shouldest thou help the ungodly Such as the idolatrous Ahab, whose kingdom is so largely given over to the worship of Baal and Ashtoreth.
Love them that hate the Lord Jehoshaphat’s affinity with Ahab’s family by marriage exposed him to this charge of loving those that hated Jehovah. Jezebel, and all whom she could influence, seem to have had a hatred towards Jehovah and his worshippers. Comp. 1Ki 18:4 ; 1 Kings 19:2.
Wrath upon thee Jehovah’s indignation, which will result in future woes to Judah.
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